Anaphylaxis
... allergy : An allergic reaction to peanuts, the
leading cause of anaphylaxis , the most severe and potentially life threatening allergic reaction, and the
leading cause of death from food allergy in the US ... reaction ( anaphylaxis ) and hypersensitivity
leading to anaphylactic shock . In the worst cases, ...
Blindness
... Syndrome ... Cataracts are the world's
leading cause of blindness , accounting for about 42% of ... in the United States. Glaucoma is the
leading cause of blindness in African Americans. ... Herpes can also infect the eyes . It is the
leading cause of infectious blindness in the world. ...
Bronchi
... the airway . Bronchi : The large air tubes
leading from the trachea to the lungs that convey air ... which means that the airway s
leading to the lungs can narrow when they are exposed ... or chronic bronchi tis ) Sinusitis
leading to postnasal drip ... Bronchi ectasis ...
Cancer
... semen fluid. Prostate cancer is the second
leading cause of death of males in the U.S. Cancer ... Physical Activity ... Cancer is the second
leading cause of death in America, exceeded only by ... cancer is fairly uncommon, yet it is the 5th
leading cause of cancer death in women and ...
Death
... genetics and biology of human lung cancer , the
leading cause of cancer death in the United States. ... annually, making it the country's third
leading cause of death for people between the ages of 25 and 59, and the seventh
leading cause of death overall. Research Interest: ...
Heart
... heart failure ... Heart attack s are a
leading cause of death . This article looks at how ... infectious disease and trauma -- once the
leading causes of death . Risk of heart attack ... away from the heart . Cancer is the second
leading cause of death in America, exceeded only by ...
Heart Disease
... the United States. Heart disease may be the
leading cause of death for both men and women, but that ... infectious disease and trauma -- once the
leading causes of death . Reversing heart disease ... the general population. Cancer is the second
leading cause of death in America, exceeded only by ...
Leading Causes of Death
... 45
leading Causes Of Death In Adolescents Motor vehicle ... overdose) Drowning ... TB is one of the
leading causes of death among people living with AIDS ... virus replicates. AIDS is one of the 10
leading causes of death in children between one and four ...
Lung Cancer
... tissue s of the lungs . Lung cancer is the
leading cause of cancer death in the United States in ... don't smoke isn't clear. Smoking is by far the
leading risk factor, accounting for 90 percent of cases ... the tissue s of the lung. Lung cancer is the
leading cause of cancer death in the United States. ...
Ovarian Cancer
... cancer is fairly uncommon, yet it is the 5th
leading cause of cancer death in women. It is also the
leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer s. The ... cancer is fairly uncommon, yet it is the 5th
leading cause of cancer death in women and ...
Prostate Cancer
... the prostate gland . Prostate cancer is the
leading malignancy in men in the United States and is ... professional. Prostate cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer death in American men. ( Lung ... treatment ... Prostate cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer death s in Americans. Poor ...
Red eye
... s are caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels
leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of ... to vision and even loss of the eye . The
leading cause of a red eye is virus infection . ... the less-favo red eye fails to develop properly,
leading to amblyopia ( blindness ) in that eye . ...
Abuse
... Substance abuse is used to describe a pattern of substance ( drug ) use
leading to significant problems or di stress such as failure to attend school , ... Excessive laxative use removes an excess of potassium and sodium ,
leading to muscle spasm s, dehydration , and eventual cardiac arrest . ...
Accidents
... injuries '. What causes them? Accidents are, by far, the
leading cause of death among children and adolescents . The automobile accounts ... In 2002, accidents killed 69,257 men. Motor vehicle c rashes were the
leading cause. More than twice as many men (31,064) as women (14,316) died in ...
Allergies
... allergies ? Allergies are caused by an oversensitive immune system ,
leading to a misdirected immune response . The immune system normally protects ... pulmonary disease ( emphysema or chronic bronchitis ) Sinusitis
leading to postnasal drip ... allergies (eg pollen , animals, dust-mites) ...
Aorta
... of discomfort you describe. The aorta is the body's main artery
leading from the heart . Aortic stiffness is a good indicator of risk for heart ... part of the body is graft ed between the aorta (the main artery
leading from the heart ) and ... - Coarctation of the Aorta : Narrowing of ...
Arrhythmia
... (the upper chambers of the heart ) or the AV node "relay station",
leading to fast heart beats. Arrhythmia s are caused by a disruption of ... related to methadone concerns possible prolongation of QTc interval,
leading to torsades de pointes and ventricular arrhythmia . Cardiac ...
Artery
... , and an excess of blood cholesterol is one of the problems
leading to heart and artery disease . Coronary bypass surgery , medically ... part of the body is graft ed between the aorta (the main artery
leading from the heart ) and ... Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by ...
Brain Injury
... . Traumatic brain injury : Brain damage from trauma . The three
leading causes of death from traumatic brain injury relate to firearms, motor vehicles and falls . The
leading causes of death differ by age group. Brain Injury Information Page ...
Bronchiolitis
... An inflammation of the bronchi olessmall, thin-walled airway s
leading from the bronchi (which run from the windpipe to the lungs ) to the ... usually affects children younger than 2 years of age and is the
leading cause of serious lower respiratory illness in infants . ...
Cardiovascular
... en Español ... Cardiovascular disease is responsible for the
leading cause of disability and death rates about equal to death from all ... 8 mm, 15 mm and 25 mm. ANNOUNCER: Cardiovascular disease is the
leading killer of men and women in the United States, claiming one million lives ...
Cardiovascular Disease
... professionals. Cardiovascular disease is responsible for the
leading cause of disability and death rates about equal to death from all ... risk of developing CVD. ANNOUNCER: Cardiovascular disease is the
leading killer of men and women in the United States, claiming one million lives ...
Cataract
... the eye focus light and form images. Cataract s are the world's
leading cause of blindness , accounting for about 42% of all cases of blindness ... cataract s include the following: ... Cataract s are one of the
leading causes of vision loss in the United States. Cataract s are very ...
Cataracts
... the eye focus light and form images. Cataracts are the world's
leading cause of blindness , accounting for about 42% of all cases of blindness ... These are called age-related cataracts . Cataracts are one of the
leading causes of vision loss in the United States. Cataracts are very common ...
Coronary Artery Disease
... also exist withnoticeable symptoms. Coronary artery disease is the
leading cause of heart attack s in the United States, accounting for more than ... events in men and women under the age of 75. Atherosclerosis is the
leading cause of coronary artery disease . Coronary artery disease including ...
Ear infections
... prevent this cause of conductive hearing loss . Pneumococcus is the
leading cause of bacterial pneumonia and otitis media (middle ear ... ally enlarged adenoids may cause blockage of the eustachian tube s,
leading to congestion and fluid buildup in the middle ear. Wait and Hear: ...
Erosion
... force and loudness. Multiple myeloma also can affect your bones,
leading to erosion of bone mass and fractures . The condition may cause ... such as sprains and stress fractures to go undetected and untreated,
leading to ligament laxity (slackness), joint dislocation , bone erosion , ...
Glaucoma
... tolerate above-normal eye pressure. Glaucoma is the second
leading cause of blindness in the United States, and the
leading cause of blindness in African-Americans. It currently affects as many as ...
Hemophilia
... between $5 and $13 billion by the end of 1992. AIDS is now the seventh
leading cause of death in the U.S. and is the
leading cause of death among injection drug users and hemophilia cs. ...
High blood pressure
... it can find new ways to function. High blood pressure is one of the
leading causes of kidney failure , also commonly called end-stage renal ... and can trigger symptoms usually associated with threatening situations
leading to a panic attack . Epinephrine Adrenaline ... 2) Drug -induced ...
Injury
... in recreational activities. Injury and Violence Injuries are a
leading cause of death for Americans of all ages, regardless of gender, race or ... the bladder or urethra may cause urine to leak into the abdomen ,
leading to infection ( peritonitis ). This type of injury is more common if ...
Kidney Failure
... organ isms and more serious cases of food poisoning with complications
leading to miscarriage , kidney failure , ... In a person with kidney ... cases, the blockage of the kidney tubules with uric acid crystals,
leading to kidney failure . ...
Lung infection
... pulmonary disease ( emphysema or chronic bronchitis ) Sinusitis
leading to postnasal drip Lung disease such as bronchiectasis , interstitial ... pulmonary disease ( emphysema or chronic bronchitis ) Sinusitis
leading to postnasal drip ... Lung infection s from common fungal organ isms ...
Morbid
... 28, 2003): 241-246, 248. Worcester, Sharon. Preterm birth is a
leading cause of infant mortality and morbid ity in the United States. Although ... to improving primary care, Dr. and quality of bone are reduced,
leading to weakness of the skeleton and increased risk of fracture , ...
Multi
... with nerve problems that can keep the bladder from releasing urine ,
leading to urinary infections or kidney damage. Multi vitamins supplements ... There is confusion about the multi ple entry levels of nursing all
leading to the designation of Registered Nurse (RN). A career ladder that ...
Obesity
... , heart disease and some forms of cancer . Obesity is the second
leading cause of preventable death s in the United States ( tobacco is the ... ... Obesity 's Strain Causing More Back Pain HealthDay A
leading cause of doctor visits, back pain costs the United States an estimated ...
Otitis externa
... Otitis externa refers to an infection of the ear canal, the tube
leading from the outside opening of the ear in towards the ear drum. Otitis ... : Chronic inflammation of the skin lining the external ear canal
leading to the ear drum. Malignant otitis externa Definition: Malignant ...
Otitis
... Otitis externa refers to an infection of the ear canal, the tube
leading from the outside opening of the ear in towards the ear drum. Otitis ... the ear also can happen when scuba divers descend. Pneumococcus is the
leading cause of bacterial pneumonia and otitis media (middle ear ...
Peanut Allergy
... necessary? Peanut allergy : An allergic reaction to peanuts, the
leading cause of anaphylaxis , the most severe and potentially life threatening allergic reaction, and the
leading cause of death from food allergy in the US and other Western nations. ...
Rectal cancer
... each year, and over 50,000 death s. Colo rectal cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer death s. Colo rectal cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer death s in the United States. Colon cancer develops ...